2016 KWD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5823 SAR

YEARLY LOW

12.2491 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4109 SAR

2016 KWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 12.5823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 12.2491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3332 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3415 to the December average rate of 12.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.5823 was down 1.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.8046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 62,911 SAR

2015 Average 62,318 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,245 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,665.86 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.5276

12.2556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.4342, compared to 12.3876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2171 SAR (High: 12.5823 / Low: 12.3652). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 SAR (High: 12.4454 / Low: 12.4133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2171

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12.5049) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.6968), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1919 (-1.51%).

2016 Avg (February) 12.5049

2015 Avg (February) 12.6968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3728	12.3047	12.3415
February	12.5823	12.3652	12.5049
March	12.4812	12.4125	12.4542
April	12.4454	12.4133	12.4298
May	12.4898	12.4074	12.4378
June	12.4660	12.4138	12.4371
July	12.4416	12.3963	12.4176
August	12.4550	12.4169	12.4366
September	12.4613	12.4280	12.4453
October	12.4535	12.3665	12.4015
November	12.4076	12.2838	12.3462
December	12.3344	12.2491	12.2783